 MONTREAL, Canada (Juni 14, 2016) – Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) and Gestev are proud to officially announce, “SHOOTOUT”, the next fight for power-punching Adonis “Superman” Stevenson, Juli 29 at Centre Videotron, a presentation of Videotron in association with Mise-O-Jeu. This event is presented as part of the prestigious “Premier Boxing Champions” (PBC) serie, to be broadcast live in the United States, and on Canal Indigo in Canada.
Stevenson (27-1, 22 KOS), who established himself as one of the most powerful pound-for-pound fighters in the world, vil forsvare sin World Boxing Council (WBC) and lineal light heavyweight (175 pund division) title for the seventh time, against the dangerous, WBC No. 9 Bedømmelse Thomas “Top Dog” Williams (20-1, 14 KOS).
“I am very happy to get back in the ring for my next fight, which will be held July 29 in the superb Centre Videotron of Quebec, against Thomas Williams Jr.,” Stevenson sagde. I will demonstrate that, like fine wine, I am even better with age. Even though I haven’t boxed for 10 måneder, I’ve never left the gym and I’m willing to defend my crown.”
Williams, of Fort Washington, Maryland, på 28, er 10 years younger than Stevenson and also left-handed. He had a successful amateur career and is reputed to be a major danger in the ring as evidenced by his 10 victories won by knockout in less than two rounds, including his last two outings against renowned Edwin Rodriguez (28-1, 19 KOS) og Umberto Savigne (12-2, 9 KOS).
In both of those two fights, Williams was an underdog, but his determination and lethal punch made the difference. “There were many who had lost trust in me two years ago after my loss to Gabriel Campillo (24-6-1, 11 KOS),” Williams explained. “I don’t make excuses but there were circumstances that led to this result. I’m coming off the best performance of my career and I’m ready to make a change Juli 29 in terms of the holding title belt. Stevenson has never faced a puncher like me in the past.”
“We are proud to start our association with Gestev and Centre Videotron with this gala event,” GYM præsident Yvon Michel tilføjet. “Adonis Stevenson became the WBC light heavyweight champion in June 2012 and since then 15 af 16 other WBC titles have changed hands. Kun Shinsuke Yamanaka, of Japan, is still champion. Other fights on the Juli 29th card will include a group of ambitious, talented boxers, promising a show with intense fighters making statements.”
I co-feature, current WBC Silver light heavyweight champion and WBC No. 1 contender, Eleider Alvarez (19-0, 10 KOS), will attempt to maintain his position as the WBC mandatory challenger against Maximiliano Gomez (22-5, 9 KOS), of Argentine.
Also scheduled to be in action are Nova Scotia native and adopted Montreal fighter Custio Clayton (8-0, 7 KOS), who will attempt to continue his rise in the welterweight division, Quebec heavyweight Eric Martel Bahoeli (11-6, 7 KOS) will realize his dream to fight in Videotron Centre, charismatic Montreal welterweight Junior Ulysse (10-0, 7 KOS) og weltervægt Marie Eve Dicaire (4-0) are also slated to be in action. Other fights and fighters will soon be announced for the July 29th kort.
Alle kampe og krigere kan ændres.
“SHOOTOUT” billetter, begyndende ved $50.00, vil gå på salg Lørdag, Juni 18 på 10 a.m. OG at Videotron Centre, GYM (514) 383-0666, or at Champion Boxing Club (514) 376-0980. A pre-sale will be available Juni 16-17 for subscribers to the Videotron Centre newsletter as well as Quebec Remparts season ticket holders.
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